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Another Trip - This Time to Naples and Pompeii May 27-29, 2018

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May 29th 2018
Published: June 16th 2018
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I know we just completed an overland trip to Siena, but with the end of our contract time in Gaeta we decided to do another trip, a shorter one to Naples and to visit the ancient city of Pompeii. We left the marina Sunday morning in order to get to Naples early enough to have time to visit the Archeology Museum. It came highly recommended to us by a few others as it contains many of the original a... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Some Freizes Took Up the Complete WallSome Freizes Took Up the Complete Wall
Some Freizes Took Up the Complete Wall
with common items displayed
A 3rd C. AD Roman Marble Copy of Hercules (10 ft high)A 3rd C. AD Roman Marble Copy of Hercules (10 ft high)
A 3rd C. AD Roman Marble Copy of Hercules (10 ft high)
which was a Greek bronze done in 4th C. BC
The Museum Had Numerous Sculptures on DisplayThe Museum Had Numerous Sculptures on Display
The Museum Had Numerous Sculptures on Display
many were Roman copies of Greek statutes
A 3rd C. AD Marble 13' Copy of a Greek StatuteA 3rd C. AD Marble 13' Copy of a Greek Statute
A 3rd C. AD Marble 13' Copy of a Greek Statute
uncovered in Rome in the 1540's - "Toro Farnese"
The Upper Part of a CollossusThe Upper Part of a Collossus
The Upper Part of a Collossus
gives an idea of the enormity of their size
X Rated: In "The Secret Room" At the MuseumX Rated: In "The Secret Room" At the Museum
X Rated: In "The Secret Room" At the Museum
These were hung to symbolize fertility & happiness
Outside Dining Areas Are Always InvitingOutside Dining Areas Are Always Inviting
Outside Dining Areas Are Always Inviting
An Art Nouveau Style Shopping Area from late 19th C.An Art Nouveau Style Shopping Area from late 19th C.
An Art Nouveau Style Shopping Area from late 19th C.
unfortunately did not make it in Naples
Some Ancient Buildings Seen While Walking AroundSome Ancient Buildings Seen While Walking Around
Some Ancient Buildings Seen While Walking Around
much to be uncovered yet
One of the Many Streets in NaplesOne of the Many Streets in Naples
One of the Many Streets in Naples
we walked down while on our "City Walk"
The Connection Between These Two BuildingsThe Connection Between These Two Buildings
The Connection Between These Two Buildings
is fancier than most we have seen
The Size of the Lemons Were HugeThe Size of the Lemons Were Huge
The Size of the Lemons Were Huge
but it appears the skin is quite thick as well
Naples Is Known for Many of Its FoodsNaples Is Known for Many of Its Foods
Naples Is Known for Many of Its Foods
the one on the bottom right is amazing !
Notice the Egyptian Influence on This SculptureNotice the Egyptian Influence on This Sculpture
Notice the Egyptian Influence on This Sculpture
called "the Statute of the Nile"
Whenever You See a Double Deck Hop On Hop Off BusWhenever You See a Double Deck Hop On Hop Off Bus
Whenever You See a Double Deck Hop On Hop Off Bus
you know you are in a tourist town
The Streets Confirmed A Cruise Ship Was in TownThe Streets Confirmed A Cruise Ship Was in Town
The Streets Confirmed A Cruise Ship Was in Town
when we got to the harbor, we saw 3 of them!
One of the Surviving Gates in NaplesOne of the Surviving Gates in Naples
One of the Surviving Gates in Naples
Looking Up You May Have "Someone" Looking DownLooking Up You May Have "Someone" Looking Down
Looking Up You May Have "Someone" Looking Down
also plenty of balconies here in Naples
Sitting At a Cafe Across From this DoorwaySitting At a Cafe Across From this Doorway
Sitting At a Cafe Across From this Doorway
we spotted "someone" looking at us!
The 17th C. Church of Gesu NuovoThe 17th C. Church of Gesu Nuovo
The 17th C. Church of Gesu Nuovo
was plain on the outside, but shone inside
Wonderful Night Views from the Balcony of Our RoomWonderful Night Views from the Balcony of Our Room
Wonderful Night Views from the Balcony of Our Room
in Naples - a lovely night with a great moon



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